April 25, 2024

The NDP say the governments sale of liquor distribution services is “tainted”

The NDP is calling on the Clark government to cancel the planned sale of liquor distribution services in BC.  Critic Shane Simpson says an internal e-mail from the company "exel logistics" suggests the Liberal friendly firm was hoping to use its contacts to influence the bidding process, Simpson says there is now a perception the tender has … [Read more...]

BC selling off Liquor Distribution Branch

The Provincial Government has now officially hung the For Sale sign on the Liquor Distribution Branch. Victoria has issued a request for proposals for a private operator to take over liquor distribution in BC.   Minister responsible, Rich Coleman, says companies have 60 days to make a bid, "Then they'll come back with the selected, maybe … [Read more...]

Vancouver to launch clean crack-pipe distribution project

Among the impoverished drug addicts in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, crack cocaine users face an extra hurdle to feed their addiction.Heroin users can pick up clean needles from ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]